Australia's national health council says there is little evidence to show that vaping is an effective way to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes. 9News
can cause serious health problems and there is little evidence to show it is an effective way to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes, Australia's national health council says.on e-cigarettes after a review of the latest evidence. It is the first official advice the council has issued on the topic since 2017.
Vapes, which can contain more than 200 chemicals, have been associated with seizures and lung injuries, the council found. "If you have never used e-cigarettes, don't start – the evidence shows there is a possibility you will go on to smoke tobacco cigarettes," Kelso said. However, health experts say the use of vapes is still surging, particularly among young people. E-cigarettes have also been identified as a gateway to taking up traditional smoking.
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